Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

A ctivity in the online market declined in May with active accounts and gross gambling yield (GGY) both decreasing 14% and 5% respectively, while total bets remained at a similar level, according to data released Thursday by the UK Gambling Commission.  The operator data reflects the period between March 2020 and May 2021, inclusive, and covers both online and some offline gambling operator data, noting that land-based premises have only recently been able to open since closing in December. Year-on-year comparisons between months in 2020 and months in 2021 are not relevant due to differing operating circumstances of both years…

 July 15, 2021 Sports betting fans in Connecticut will only have to wait until fall. DraftKings & Foxwoods Resort have announced a partnership to deliver sports betting be the kickoff of the NFL Football season in September. FanDuel & Mohegan Sun Resort have also formed a partnership and should launch at about the same time. These agreements will not only allow state residents to bet on sporting events. Both deals will enable online gaming and daily fantasy sports to take place as well. The governor of Connecticut signed the bill legalizing sports betting and the other activities in May of…

It backs two constitutional amendments that would not violate the new state compact with the Seminoles L as Vegas Sands Corp. is funding a political committee that has made two proposed constitutional amendments that would pave the way for casino gambling in the northern part of Florida. The owner of The Venetian Resort Las Vegas pumped $17 million on June 28 into a political committee called Florida Voters in Charge, according to filings with the state Division of Elections, as reported by Florida Times-Union. State’s residents could vote on the amendments during the ballot in November 2022. The company’s push…

T he cross-technology platform will allow players using any device such as a smartphone or a virtual reality headset to play against each other. The online gambling platform will feature Extended Reality (XR) technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR) and Virtual Reality (VR). Initial games will include blackjack, roulette and slots and will be featured in its mixed reality minimum viable product starting Aug. 21. Sports betting, baccarat, bingo, craps, poker and keno will follow, stated the company. The global extended reality market is expected to grow from $33 billion to over $125 billion in 2026, at…

A ccording to numbers released on Tuesday by the Michigan Gaming Control Board, Detroit’s three casinos collectively reported $108.1 million in aggregate revenue for the month of June. MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino Hotel, and Greektown Casino were under capacity limits due to the coronavirus pandemic for 21 of 30 days last month. The restrictions were lifted on June 22, marking the first time since early 2020 the casinos were permitted to operate at full capacity, reports The Detroit News. The monthly report from the control board includes revenue tied to table games and slots as well as retail sports…

S oftSwiss announced on Wednesday that the brand was shortlisted for four nominations at the upcoming International Gaming Awards 2021 (IGA), which will be held on September 8 at the Savoy Hotel London. The SoftSwiss solutions were previously shortlisted for EGR B2B and the Global Gaming Awards this year. This time around at the IGA 2021, SoftSwiss Managed Services is nominated for the Best Customer Service Company of the Year, the SoftSwiss Sportsbook is nominated for the Sports Betting Platform of the Year, along with the SoftSwiss Game Aggregator receiving the nomination for Technology Provider/Supplier of the Year. The SoftSwiss…

G lobal online casino operator SlotsMillion has expanded its Responsible Gambling strategy with the launch of its new Player Protection team, a joint Anti-Money Laundering and Responsible Gambling functions supported by an alert system. Through this new division, the company will mitigate the risks related to excessive spend and criminal spend, as the team will coach and train the other operational departments to make sure that Responsible Gambling is integrated into everyday customer interactions. During 2020-2021, the company split the B2C and B2B entities of the group and conducted a complete rebranding in order to present an entirely new user interface in…

I nspired Entertainment announced on Wednesday the launch of Big Spin Bonus, a classic fruit slot with a unique bonus mechanic, available online and on mobile. With 50 win-lines and a 6×4 reel configuration, Big Spin Bonus is a descendant of Inspired’s popular hit, Big Bonus. The player is awarded between one and five guaranteed Big Win Spins, which are wins of 20x or more, via the game’s Pick Me feature. Players have unlimited Free Spins until the Big Spin Bonus bank is exhausted, building up their prize pot with every spin in between. During Free Spins, sticky wilds will…

S lots supplier Wazdan is offering a new Asian-themed slot with its latest Midnight in Tokyo. The supplier’s new game is a 5-reel, 243+ ways to win escapade combining a number of the developer’s most popular features in the latest installment in its Hold the Jackpot series, with players being able to win up to 3,000x their stake. Two types of Wild Splitters are present in the game, both of which increase the number of ways to win using Wazdan’s splitter mechanic. Wild symbols not only substitute for other symbols, but they also split the adjoining symbols into 2 if…

 July 14, 2021 Video game streaming on platforms like Twitch has seen a sharp increase in recent years, and over the past eighteen months in particular there have been a steady rise in new content creators and new viewers too. The latest category to see a big step up in attention on the platform however has come from online casinos and slots, as well as a growing disagreement around how the platform should handle the content on the site. Twitch has a bit of a spotty history with making the correct decision in situations similar with sports betting being a focus…

 July 14, 2021 If you are an operator wanting to offer New York mobile sports bets, get ready to pay a heavy price. After years of trying to pass legislation to allow the activity, the state of New York seems pretty proud of themselves. The cost for the privileged of serving players in the Empire State? How about $25 million up front for the license, and 50% (or more) in taxes on your gross revenue! Additionally, the state would prefer to deal with operators who already have a revenue sharing agreement with a Tribal Gaming interest within the state, and…

A llied Esports Entertainment today announced the completion of the sale of the entities comprising the World Poker Tour®, to Element Partners. The transaction was approved at a special meeting of the Company’s stockholders on July 1, 2021. As previously announced, the purchase price of the transaction totaled $105 million and included 100% of the outstanding capital stock of each of the legal entities that collectively operated or engaged in the Company’s poker-related business and assets. “This is a momentous day for AESE and an opportunity to focus on growing the business in exciting and innovative ways,” said Frank Ng,…

T he brand-new electronic casino, situated in the monumental original cinema and theatre complex of the former “Scala Bioscope”, welcomed over 70 guests at a festive midnight opening.Casino ADMIRAL Helmond is the 7th Casino ADMIRAL venue in the Netherlands since Casino ADMIRAL Hoofddorp premiered in 2015. At full capacity, the casino is able to host guests at 190 player positions, making it the largest casino in the region. Currently though, due to the COVID-19 restrictions and strict safeguarding protocols, capacities are limited to allow for the necessary social distancing. The interior design of Casino ADMIRAL Helmond was inspired by the…

A small but prosperous country on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea, Lithuania experienced a boom in online gaming over the past two years. The local gambling market’s spectacularly quick shift towards iGaming was further solidified by last year’s lockdowns, and local authorities were pushed to revise existing regulations to guarantee a good mix of player safety and attractiveness to investors. While various amendments have already been approved, in mid-June the government proposed a comprehensive reform of the licensing system for gambling operators, which would make acquiring a dedicated online gambling permit much simpler for new operators. In this…

i Gaming provider BGaming has gathered five hot slots from its lineup especially for the summer season. The underwater world of Deep Sea The slot features neon colours, stylish graphics, and lots of treasures buried at the sea bottom. Wilds, Free Spins, and Special symbols dropped on the reel transform the sea adventure into the winning race. It also offers a Deep Sea soundtrack. World tour with Journey Flirt Journey Flirt is a fairytale slot unveiling the love story of John and Faith, a playful taxi driver girl who decides to go for a world trip. The game is a 5×3…

T he Wyoming Gaming Commission (WGC) announced on Tuesday that it will make its application for sports betting operators in its state available on its website starting Thursday, July 15, giving potential applicants clear “directives” to follow regarding their licensing process. Back in April, Governor Mark Gordon signed bill H.B. 133 into law, which provides for legal online sports wagering in the state, the law allows for five internet sportsbook licenses, each at a cost of $100,000, with an annual renewal set at $50,000. So far, a number of major national operators have submitted formal letters of intent to imply…